2. Azure migration is the shift of your IT setup to
Microsoft Azure's cloud platform. It boosts
efficiency, flexibility, and cost savings for your
business. This move allows you to utilize
advanced technologies such as AI, machine
learning, and big data analytics for better
decision-making.
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3. AZURE MIGRATION TOOLS
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Azure offers tools like Azure Site Recovery, enabling
seamless replication and failover of servers to Azure
for continuous availability during outages. Azure
Database Migration Service simplifies database
migration with support for various engines and end-
to-end assistance, including assessment, schema
conversion, and data migration. Azure Migrate acts as
a central hub, aiding in discovery, assessment, and
migration of on-premises applications and
infrastructure to Azure, providing a unified view and
progress tracking.
4. BEST PRACTICES
FOR AZURE MIGRATION
Proper planning is vital for Azure migration.
Assess your current infrastructure and anticipate
potential issues to create a comprehensive plan
for a smooth migration. Prioritize your workloads
based on their importance to your business
operations. Migrate critical applications first to
minimize downtime and reduce business
disruption risks.
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5. ASSESSMENT AND
PLANNING
Before starting an Azure migration, conduct a thorough
assessment and planning phase. Evaluate your current
infrastructure, identify roadblocks, and create a detailed
migration roadmap.
In the assessment phase, evaluate existing applications
and workloads for Azure compatibility, including
dependencies, performance, compliance, and security
considerations. Then, plan the migration, select tools and
define the migration sequence and timing.
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6. MIGRATION EXECUTION
In the execution phase of Azure migration, first, prepare the
source environment by addressing issues and
dependencies. Update software and configurations for
compatibility.
Next, start the migration using tools to move data and
applications to Azure. Monitor progress, addressing errors.
After migration, validate results and perform post-
migration tasks for expected functionality.
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7. POST-MIGRATION TASKS
After Azure migration, verify applications for
proper functionality. Address identified issues
promptly to prevent downtime. Establish a
monitoring system to track performance and
identify problems. Develop a management plan
for ongoing maintenance and updates, ensuring a
secure and stable environment.